Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 blasts off for one final ride
Who would have imagined a movie franchise featuring a talking raccoon, a living tree, and a group of aliens would capture our hearts and take the Marvel Cinematic Universe by storm. James Gunn did, and he returned to direct one final ride with this lovable cast to say goodbye in Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3.
We knew this film would be emotional and have been bracing for months to say goodbye to our beloved heroes. Several cast members and James Gunn stated that this would be their last appearance in the MCU. Recently Zoe Saldana said she was saying goodbye to Gamora, while Dave Bautista publicly stated that he was finished playing Drax. James Gunn will move on to helm the DCEU and is slated to direct and write numerous shows and films for a new pantheon of superheroes.
For those reasons, we steeled ourselves when the film started, expecting one, if not more, of our heroes to be killed. The film takes little time to establish high stakes for our heroic team. A still grieving Starlord and the Guardians are almost immediately set upon by Adam Warlock (Will Poulter.)
Warlock was teased in a post-credit sequence in GOTG Volume 2, whose sole purpose is to hunt down and annihilate the Guardians. After a grueling battle with Warlock, the team must undertake a mission to save one of their own. The perilous mission brings the team face to face with the High Evolutionary, the intergalactic mad scientist who created Rocket Raccoon, played by Chukwudi Iwuji.
James Gunn understands these characters intimately. In a theatrical landscape where superhero films can feel generic and impersonal, Gunn reminds us why we fell in love with this ragtag group almost instantly. Like a symphony conductor, Gunn knows precisely when to feature a different character to stand out from the ensemble. In doing so, Guardians hits all the right emotional notes, investing the audience in the film.
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Gunn showcases unique and visually appealing locales making the Galaxy feel fresh and exciting. The organic and dystopian world cultivated by the High Evolutionary offers audiences something we haven’t seen before in the Marvel Universe. Fans expecting an interconnected narrative with the happenings of the Kang Dynasty will be disappointed, as GOTG3 is a sandbox film that investigates the Guardians exclusively.
Gunn accomplishes stunning visuals paired perfectly with a rousing soundtrack to evoke all the right emotions. His signature style is fully displayed again in his final franchise installment, complete with heists and hijinx. The action sequences and battles are a visual delight, and the film is anchored by comedic banter and lighthearted moments.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 ultimately closes the book on this team of superheroes. While the Guardians of the Galaxy may continue sans James Gunn, this iteration of the team is finished, and we felt every bit of that emotional goodbye.
Ultimately GOT3 is an exhilarating joyride down memory lane with a group of endearing characters we have come to love. Guardians 3 is a perfect remix that will have audiences dancing and singing along once more. Chock full of cameos and throwback references, Guardians 3 plays like a greatest hits album that has us falling in love with the band all over again. 4 out of 5 Stars.
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